大会
Meanings
convention; conference; rally; mass meeting
A large organized gathering of people for a shared purpose, such as a political rally, academic conference, or corporate convention.
An international academic conference will be held in Tokyo next month.
The new policy was announced at the party convention.
tournament; competition; contest; meet
A large-scale sports or game competition, such as a national championship, Olympic event, or e-sports tournament.
He won the tennis tournament.
The summer high school baseball tournament has begun.
grand event; large-scale event
A broad term for any major event, often used in promotional or descriptive contexts. Overlaps with senses 1 and 2 but emphasizes scale and importance.
This summer, grand fireworks events will be held in various places.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉大会を開くto hold a convention/tournament
The city held a swimming tournament.
- 大会に出場するto compete in a tournament
He competed in the national tournament.
- 大会で優勝するto win a tournament
The team won the tournament.
- 〈場所〉で大会が行われるfor a convention/tournament to be held at a place
The international convention was held in Tokyo.